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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Pete Buttigieg & Beto O'Rourke: I just don't get it [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)23. Ex-Presidents and White House hangers-on have often said that there is no...
"preparation" for the job. It is unique and requires a unique set of skills to accomplish anything worthwhile.
What we're looking for, regardless of the past, is someone who is a quick learner and shares our values. That wouldn't guarantee anything, but give us the best shot.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I am sort of agreeing as I feel the same way. I am willing to give them a chance
katmondoo
Apr 2019
#27
I like the youth and dynamic nature of this candidate, as you say. It's time for, like Pete ...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#28
I find a lot of substance in Buttigieg, but he is also using a communications strategt
marylandblue
Apr 2019
#10
Yes, I would like to see a lot more about where they each stand on the issues.
smirkymonkey
Apr 2019
#57
I think it tells that you're looking at the image, rather than the substance, of these two
Ron Green
Apr 2019
#52
Ex-Presidents and White House hangers-on have often said that there is no...
TreasonousBastard
Apr 2019
#23
I couldn't disagree more about Buttigieg, he's the most intelligent candidate I've seen
Alhena
Apr 2019
#33
First off, Americans seem to set the standard for ideal president as someone JFK like
ecstatic
Apr 2019
#66